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The Weak Church
Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community
The Weak Church
Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community
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Description
Within the heart of the modern church, a quiet crisis brews: the steady decline in church attendance-a trend acutely visible among the Gen Z cohort, who holds a deep-seated yearning for authentic connection and an aspiration to thrive within a transparent community. Enter the world of The Weak Church-a groundbreaking narrative that shuns the conventional pursuit of mega-sized congregations and toxic masculinity, inviting instead a resurgence of vibrant, genuine communities through a ministry philosophy of weakness. The essence of this book reaches far beyond the realm of numerical growth. It is grounded by a singular objective-to unravel the threads connecting our culture's obsession with strength, while arming church leaders with a radical philosophy of weakness. This philosophy holds the profound potential to redefine every facet of the church. As the pages unfold, you'll encounter the resounding proclamation, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9), echoing through the corridors of transformation.
Table of Contents
1. The Silent Crisis: Our Obsession with Strength
2. Weakology: Theology of Weakness
The Eight Principles of a Weak Church
3. Why Emotional Health Matters in a Weak Church
4. Soulmates. Becoming Fully Known
5. Incarnational Preaching
6. Vulnerability in Small Group
7. Life on Life Leadership Development
8. Deep Compassion for Serving the Poor and Oppressed
9. Unwavering Commitment for Racial Justice
10. Creating and Maintaining a Vulnerable Church Staff Culture
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Product details
Published | 16 Oct 2025 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 184 |
ISBN | 9781538199688 |
Imprint | T&T Clark |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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In the eyes of the world, the current iteration of the American Church performs a dysfunctional version of the gospel of Jesus Christ that is rooted in a twisted narrative of power and privilege. Peter Ahn offers a prophetic and clarion call for the emergence of The Weak Church, which counters the false narratives of a false gospel and embraces the call for the full expression of the authentic gospel. May the church heed this call.
Soong-Chan Rah, Robert B. Munger Professor of Evangelism and Church Renewal, Fuller Theological Seminary
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Peter is an innovative leader and a great thinker. The Christian church in America has been in decline for several decades. He goes after the root causes and some great solutions to restore the church in America to health and strength.
Ray Johnston, Senior Pastor of Bayside Church, President of Thriving Church International
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The Weak Church is a timely word for Christ-followers in a world where power is glorified and self-reliance is celebrated as strength. Within these pages, you'll find a compelling invitation to shed our obsession with strength and to embrace our own brokenness-so that we might experience a ministry rooted not in ourselves, but in God's transformative power.
Tammy Swanson-Draheim, President of the Evangelical Covenant Church
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Peter boldly challenges the illusion of success built on hype and numbers, reminding us that true strength is found in humility, justice, compassion, and love for the outsider. What makes this book powerful is Peter's lived experience-he doesn't just preach it, he lives it.
Dave Gibbons, author of The Shape of My Eyes, Founder of NEWSONG.COM
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In Weak Church, Peter Ahn confronts the human desire to lead with impressive strategy and up and to the right goals. It's a refreshing and challenging invitation to the church to reflect on what we care about and how we need to live and lead in order to reflect those values. Truthfully, I'm grateful for this book even though it made me bristle at times forcing the question: if he's right, and I think he is, am I willing to follow this wisdom? It's not fashionable to admit vulnerability, weakness, and dependence on God and others but it is exactly what our world and emerging generations need in this moment.
Tim Meier, Vice President at The Christian and Missionary Alliance
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The Weak Church is one of the most courageous and soul-stirring books on church leadership I have encountered in years. Dr. Peter Ahn calls us into a vision of the Church that does not cover its scars but cherishes them as sacred testimonies. Through rich theology, lived experience, moving stories, and tender pastoral insight, he challenges the exhausting culture of perfectionism and performance that has wearied so many leaders. More than merely challenging, he offers a hopeful, liberating vision for a future Church rooted in authenticity, resilience, and grace. Every pastor, every leadership team-every weary soul called to serve-needs to encounter the healing vision found in these pages.
Rev. Dr. Alex Gee, Sr. Pastor of Fountain of Life Church

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